--- title: Vein Institute of NJ Blog | Dr. Clifford Sales, MD, MBA, FACS (2) description: The top vein treatment center in New Jersey (2) --- [![VINJ_TCVC-Logo.jpg](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hs-fs/hubfs/New-VINJ_Logo.png?width=350&height=71&name=New-VINJ_Logo.png "VINJ_TCVC-Logo.jpg")](https://www.veininstitutenj.com) [973-539-6900](tel:9735396900) - [home](http://veininstitutenj.com/) - [contact](http://veininstitutenj.com/contact/) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Vein-Institute-of-New-Jersey-194043250629023/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/veininstituteofnj/) - [Careers](https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=01ac20b2-794f-4cd2-b641-85102eaee82c&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&selectedMenuKey=CareerCenter) - [Patient Portal](https://gateway.aprima.com/portal/home/11101) - [Home](http://veininstitutenj.com/) - [Appointments](http://veininstitutenj.com/appointments/) - [Locations](https://www.veininstitutenj.com/appointments/locations/) - 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[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/veininstitutenj) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/veininstituteofnj/) ![pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TheCardiovascularCareGroup_October2017/Images/pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg?width=960&name=pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg "pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg") # Author: Dr. Clifford Sales, MD, MBA, FACS Search… Search Google ## Page: [1](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/clifford-sales-md-facs-mba/page/1) … 2 [3](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/clifford-sales-md-facs-mba/page/3) … [7](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/clifford-sales-md-facs-mba/page/7) [![Registered Vascular Technologists](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1387028929.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/5-things-you-should-know-about-the-value-of-registered-vascular-technologists-rvts) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/5-things-you-should-know-about-the-value-of-registered-vascular-technologists-rvts) ## [5 Things You Should Know About the Value of Registered Vascular Technologists (RVTs)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/5-things-you-should-know-about-the-value-of-registered-vascular-technologists-rvts) - by [Dr. Clifford Sales, MD, MBA, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/clifford-sales-md-facs-mba) - [July 31st, 2023](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/5-things-you-should-know-about-the-value-of-registered-vascular-technologists-rvts) While technology continues to improve our capabilities in Vascular Surgery, people are still needed to perform the testing that we offer. Very few technological advances are possible without the input of trained professionals to guide the technology. Among the highly skilled professionals contributing to this progress\[…\] [![Second Opinions for vascular health](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/Second-Opinions_iStock-637135570.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/second-opinions-how-they-can-affect-your-vascular-health) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/second-opinions-how-they-can-affect-your-vascular-health) ## [Second Opinions: How They Can Affect Your Vascular Health](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/second-opinions-how-they-can-affect-your-vascular-health) - by [Dr. Clifford Sales, MD, MBA, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/clifford-sales-md-facs-mba) - [December 2nd, 2022](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/second-opinions-how-they-can-affect-your-vascular-health) As a medical practice that values transparency and education, we believe an educated patient is our best patient. As such, our goal is to provide a customized health plan that meets your needs and delivers the right care for the right reasons in the right manner! [![aortic aneurysms](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/Aortic_Aneurysm_iStock-1383018724.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-you-should-know-about-aortic-aneurysms) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-you-should-know-about-aortic-aneurysms) ## [What You Should Know About Aortic Aneurysms](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-you-should-know-about-aortic-aneurysms) - by [Dr. Clifford Sales, MD, MBA, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/clifford-sales-md-facs-mba) - [June 21st, 2022](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-you-should-know-about-aortic-aneurysms) Part of our goal at the Vein Institute at The Cardiovascular Care Group is to offer transparency and additional education and understanding in vascular topics. Understanding and potentially preventing aortic aneurysms is an important aspect of what we do in our medical practice. And by giving you a laymen’s\[…\] [![Chelation Therapy](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1327025586.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/does-chelation-therapy-work-to-get-rid-of-the-plaque-in-my-arteries) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/does-chelation-therapy-work-to-get-rid-of-the-plaque-in-my-arteries) ## [Does Chelation Therapy Work to Get Rid of the Plaque in My Arteries?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/does-chelation-therapy-work-to-get-rid-of-the-plaque-in-my-arteries) - by [Dr. Clifford Sales, MD, MBA, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/clifford-sales-md-facs-mba) - [March 26th, 2022](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/does-chelation-therapy-work-to-get-rid-of-the-plaque-in-my-arteries) We take pride in being a medical practice that focuses on sharing knowledge and showing transparency with our patients. This has been an underlying principle since the inception of our New Jersey-based group in 1963. [![Diagnose varicose veins](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-513880387.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-to-properly-diagnose-varicose-veins) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-to-properly-diagnose-varicose-veins) ## [How to Properly Diagnose Varicose Veins](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-to-properly-diagnose-varicose-veins) - by [Dr. Clifford Sales, MD, MBA, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/clifford-sales-md-facs-mba) - [December 21st, 2021](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-to-properly-diagnose-varicose-veins) When faced with medical decisions, the right choice is not always easy. Assimilating information from physicians (especially when utilizing Dr. Google!) can be confusing and conflicting. While “getting a second opinion” is often a good idea, getting that first opinion may be more difficult, especially when it comes to\[…\] [![Peripheral artery disease](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1020655506.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/understanding-peripheral-artery-disease-pad-a.k.a-hardening-of-the-arteries-0) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/understanding-peripheral-artery-disease-pad-a.k.a-hardening-of-the-arteries-0) ## [Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) a.k.a “Hardening of the Arteries” – What You Should Know](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/understanding-peripheral-artery-disease-pad-a.k.a-hardening-of-the-arteries-0) - by [Dr. Clifford Sales, MD, MBA, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/clifford-sales-md-facs-mba) - [September 30th, 2021](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/understanding-peripheral-artery-disease-pad-a.k.a-hardening-of-the-arteries-0) With September being Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month, we wanted to focus on this disease as over 8 million Americans suffer from it, and it can be associated with a host of other issues such as heart disease and stroke. ## Page: [1](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/clifford-sales-md-facs-mba/page/1) … 2 [3](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/clifford-sales-md-facs-mba/page/3) … [7](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/clifford-sales-md-facs-mba/page/7) ### CATEGORIES - [Arteries (61)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/arteries) - [Health/Exercise (31)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/health-exercise) - [Spider Veins (40)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/spider-veins) - [Travel (5)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/travel) - [Varicose Veins (56)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/varicose-veins) - [Vascular Doctors/Staff (58)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vascular-doctors-staff) - [Vascular Health (8)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vascular-health) - [Vein Conditions (82)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vein-conditions) - [Vein Treatments (91)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vein-treatments) ### Subscribe to VINJ Health News ### RECENT ARTICLES Our “Top Doctor” rated, experienced and renowned faculty of Vascular specialists with 24/7 patient coverage, are all personally interested in your care. 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